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Hope ChestThis hope chest could be used for toys, blankets or extra storage. Here are the ...MyOutdoorPlans (free plans)Try your own Google Search for HOPE CHEST PLANS FREE

Chest, Six Plank HopeHope Chests have been one of the premiere woodworking gifts for hundreds of years. They were given to young women to use to store all then things they collected in preparation for marriage.

Chest, Blanket - Optional Base Mortising Chest Hinges (PDF)If you decide not to tackle the bracket feet, the ogee base makes a nice alternative. Also, we have put together some helpful tips for cutting the chest hinge mortises. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra.

Hope Chest or Toy BoxThis is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a storage chest. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Chest, Blanket - Paneled (PDF)What immediately draws your attention to this paneled blanket chest is all of the detail the sculptural bracket feet, the layered molding at the base, the chamfered corners, the balance of the molded panels and the drawers, and the bullnose lid with its narrow shadow line. All these elements combine to give this piece a really impressive, graceful look. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Shaker Hope ChestAt this link you will find American Woodshop with Scott Philips as he walks you through the process of building a beautiful Shaker hope chest. Visit their web site, then click on Season 17 and look for Episode 1702 to watch the video

Bench, DeaconsBuild the wood Entryway Storage Boot Bench with just a few tools and a small investment in materials! It can also be used as a Bedroom Storage Bench or as a Blanket Chest...even a Hope Chest!

Chest, TreasureThe design of my chest uses the lines of the old chest. Mine is only 12 X 7 X 8 1/2 inches. I used a vacuum form mold to make the curved top and dove tails for the joinery. I hope you take the time to make this nice little chest.

Chest, Frame and Panel HopeI used to struggle with mortise and tenon joinery. I tried every new system that came along, but they all seemed way too complicated. One day a friend of a friend walked into my shop, said Throw away those fancy jigs! and showed me an elegant way to make these classic joints. This blanket chest is the ideal project to showcase this technique.

Chest, CedarBuilding a cedar chest is a project that can be fun and practical. This simple, butt-jointed cedar chest can hold a good number of items or it can be customized to a larger size. You can build this chest from one, 1 x 12 x 8 ft solid cedar board plus a few other necessities.

Hope ChestI decided to build the chest from walnut. Other wood choices would be oak, cherry, pecan, red cedar or even white pine. You might consider making the chest from plywood to cut the cost and make construction easier.